Name: Session #19 - Development of The Center for Health & Science Communication at Becker Library/The Origin Story: “Be Textbook Savvy!”
Start: 2025-05-21T10:45:00-0500
End: 2025-05-21T11:45:00-0500

Wednesday May 21, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT

Olin Library - Instruction Room 3

Development of The Center for Health & Science Communication at Becker Library: The Center for Health & Science Communication at Becker Library’s mission is to ensure that all at WashU Medicine have the training, tools, and resources they need to be effective and engaging communicators of their work. In this presentation, we will illustrate our program's growth by providing a brief history of the center, from its official launch in 2021 to its current status as a hub for resources and engagement around health and science communication. We will discuss the four distinct service areas through which we fulfill our mission: education and training, consultations, resources, and connections, and highlight our strong focus on collaboration with individuals and departments across campus.

The Origin Story: “Be Textbook Savvy!” This presentation will highlight the journey of how textbook affordability became a significant library program. The sustainability and impact of the program are a result of continuous collaboration with library staff and campus partners, and outreach and marketing to students and their parents. Through these efforts, the WashU Libraries have been able to provide continuous support to students seeking affordable textbook options for their classes.

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